moon facts Flashcards
definition of rotation?
rotation-the action of rotating around an axis
definition of revolution.
revolution-a complete change
What does the moon do for planet Earth?
Makes our climate stable and gives us tides
Does the moon orbit the Sun?
yes
What causes the moon to look different in the sky each night?
it is constantly moving in relation to Earth and the Sun
How many days does it take for the moon to complete all 8 phases?
29.5 days
What causes our 4 seasons on Earth?
Earth’s axis is tilted
What is the exosphere
the outermost region of a planet’s atmosphere.
what is the first moon stage
new moon
what is the second moon stage
waxing Crescent:
what is the third moon phase
First Quarter
what is the fourth moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
what is the fifth moon phase
Full Moon
what is the sixth moon phase
Waning Gibbous:
what is the seventh moon phase
Third Quarter